{"id":11372,"date":"2026-03-02T14:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=11372"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:39:21","slug":"top-tip-windows-snipping-tool-for-videos-and-screenshots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/03\/02\/top-tip-windows-snipping-tool-for-videos-and-screenshots\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Tip: Windows Snipping Tool for videos and screenshots"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know you can quickly and easily take screenshots and record short videos with the Snipping Tool<\/a>? In this top tip blog, we highlight the unsung hero that is on everyone’s laptop, the Snipping Tool.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taking screenshots is an essential skill that helps you capture information quickly and clearly<\/strong>, especially when you need to communicate or document something on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Accessing the Snipping Tool<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can access the Snipping Tool by searching for it on the taskbar or by using the following shortcuts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Press Windows logo key <\/strong> + Shift <\/strong>+ S <\/strong>to open the snipping tool overlay to capture an image screenshot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Press Windows logo key <\/strong> + Shift<\/strong> + R<\/strong> to open the snipping tool overlay to capture a video clip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Press Print Screen<\/strong> (PrtSc<\/strong>) for a static image snapshot of your entire screen and place it in your clipboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Screenshots and recordings are perfect for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Reporting a technical issue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Capturing multi-step processes efficiently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Showing someone how to perform a task.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Creating training materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Saving time on writing long explanations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Screen recording<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

      Watch Microsoft’s video below to learn how to record your screen using the Snipping Tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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